'A footprint means pressing down and global means world, so 'global footprint' means pressing down on the world and we don't want to press too hard' (child's definition of a Global Footprint)

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did you know!

A special Children’s World Water Forum was held in Mexico City in March 2006. One hundred and seven young people from 29 countries across the world met government ministers to discuss how children can help solve the world’s water problems.

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